If you have a book in you, there’s a book launch to be planned ... or repeated.

The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast and Dr. Judith Briles welcome Aimee Ravivhandran, social media marketing expert, to reveal what an author needs to do for a successful book launch, starting as early as six months before the book is available. Aimee's website is AbundantlySocial.com.

Your takeaways include:

• Essential tips for new book launches and books that are ready for a relaunch.

• Preplanning and when to start promoting your coming book.

• Different ways to have a successful book launch.

• Who belongs on book launch team—professionals, other authors, influencers.

• When to push out press releases—and tips for pre-published timelines.

• When to use paid advertising and where-and why not to use Facebook.

• What does a book launch team look like

• Which Schedulers and Graphic creators to use.

• What social media tools are needed and what social media channels to be on.

• What mistakes to avoid in your book launch.

• Where to have Online and In-Person book launch events.

• What kind of giveaways to include.

There's lots in this hour--have your notepad out.